Hyun Bin — Full Biography | Nazaara Box

🧬 Early Life & Education

  • Born: Kim Tae-pyung on September 25, 1982, in Seoul, South Korea
  • Graduated from Chung-Ang University with a degree in Theater and Film
  • Originally aspired to be a businessman but discovered his passion for acting
  • Changed his name to Hyun Bin (meaning "bright light") upon his acting debut

🎬 Acting Career

2003–2009: Early Success

  • Debuted in Bodyguard (2003)
  • Breakthrough role in My Name is Kim Sam-soon (2005) as Hyun Jin-heon
  • Starred in Snow Queen (2006) and The World That They Live In (2008)
  • Film debut in I Am Happy (2008)

2010–2015: Rising Stardom & Military Service

  • Global recognition with Secret Garden (2010) as Kim Joo-won
  • Film success with Late Autumn (2010) and Come Rain, Come Shine (2011)
  • Enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2012, serving as a military police officer
  • Discharged in 2013 and returned with Fatal Encounter (2014)

2016–Present: Continued Success

  • Starred in Memories of the Alhambra (2018–19)
  • Global phenomenon with Crash Landing on You (2019–20) as Captain Ri Jeong-hyeok
  • Film success with Confidential Assignment series (2017, 2022)
  • Latest project: Harbin (2024), a historical spy film

🏆 Awards & Recognition

  • Multiple Grand Prize (Daesang) awards at major award ceremonies
  • Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actor
  • Blue Dragon Film Awards
  • Asia Pacific Screen Awards
  • Named one of Korea's most influential actors

👤 Personal Life

  • Married to actress Son Ye-jin in March 2022
  • Welcomed their first child in November 2022
  • Known for his private lifestyle and professional dedication
  • Active in various charitable activities

💼 Business Ventures

  • Founded VAST Entertainment in 2016
  • Successfully manages his own career and other actors
  • Known for making strategic business decisions

📺 Selected Filmography

Year Title Role
2005 My Name is Kim Sam-soon Hyun Jin-heon
2010 Secret Garden Kim Joo-won
2018–19 Memories of the Alhambra Yoo Jin-woo
2019–20 Crash Landing on You Ri Jeong-hyeok
2017 Confidential Assignment Im Cheol-ryung
2022 Confidential Assignment 2 Im Cheol-ryung
2024 Harbin Ahn Jung-geun

🌟 Legacy & Impact

  • Known as one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Korean entertainment
  • Pioneered the "Hallyu" wave with his early works
  • Maintains consistent box office success and critical acclaim
  • Respected for his acting versatility and professional work ethic

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